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MIDDLETON LODGE

41 ha

Plan your visit

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Dogs welcome41 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Woodpigeon
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Rook +58 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers

Ancient woodland

Very strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Bluebell walks

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Rook +58 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Snowdrop, Rough Chervil, Black Medick +166 more · last seen 2024

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral, Peacock +35 more · last seen 2025

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Teesdale Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Middlesbrough)Walking route

UK long distance footpath from Dufton to Warrenby.

Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 165Cycling route
Named routeRef 165National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route4.6 km
Named routeRef 165Length 4.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 165Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Kneeton Hall Bridgebridleway · 51 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 51 mPath type: service

About this historic site

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

Parkland and cricket ground, Middleton Lodge

Parkland and cricket ground, Middleton Lodge

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